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Miami placed Misi on season-ending I.R. earlier Tuesday. He was trying to work his way back from spinal fusion surgery that limited him to three games last season. The 30-year-old was the 40th overall pick in 2010 and started 72 games for the Dolphins, recording 12 career sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. He could play both strong side and the MIKE spots and was above-average against the run. Tue, Jul 25, 2017 11:13:00 PM

Just Tuesday, coach Adam Gase said he was "confident" Misi would "play football again," but it won't be for the Dolphins in 2017. If Misi does get healthy, he would have to be released with an injury settlement. Now 30, Misi played just three games last season before undergoing surgery. Things aren't looking bright for his NFL future. The Dolphins' top three linebackers are Kiko Alonso, Lawrence Timmons and second-rounder Raekwon McMillan. Tue, Jul 25, 2017 03:50:00 PM

Misi has yet to be cleared to practice, and doesn't seem to have a return timeline. ESPN's James Walker theorized earlier this month that Misi is on the roster bubble. The Dolphins are protected at linebacker with Kiko Alonso, Lawrence Timmons and second-rounder Raekwon McMillan. Tue, Jul 25, 2017 02:09:00 PM

Recovering from spinal fusion surgery, Misi was not able to participate in the offseason program and is at best questionable for training camp. Miami would likely be happy to keep him on the roster if he is healthy, but it is far from a given he will be able to get back on the field. Kiko Alonso, Lawrence Timmons, and second-rounder Raekwon McMillan look like the probable starters at linebacker. Thu, Jul 13, 2017 09:23:00 AM

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The details of the surgery aren't clear, but it sounds like it was more of a clean-up procedure. Branch inked a three-year, $24 million deal last March after producing 5.5 sacks in 2016. He predictably flopped in 2017, recording just four takedowns and grading out as Pro Football Focus' seventh-worst 4-3 end out of 64 qualifiers. Branch is nothing more than a rotational piece.

Dolphins MLB Raekwon McMillan (knee) is expected to be ready for OTAs.

McMillan, the No. 54 overall pick in last year's draft, missed his entire rookie season after tearing his ACL in the preseason opener. He was expected to be the team's starting middle linebacker. Instead, Miami had to turn to washed-up Rey Maualuga and unproven Mike Hull. The two rarely saw the field, with the Dolphins instead playing Kiko Alonso and Lawrence Timmons on every snap.

Dolphins CB Tony Lippett (Achilles') is expected to be ready for OTAs.

Lippett went down in mid-August. The 2015 fifth-rounder was a 13-game starter in 2016, picking off four passes. He flashed upside but was inconsistent. Going on 26, Lippett will initially try to fight his way back as a reserve.